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UBD and UNIBA Co-host 7th BSN in Kalimantan

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Universitas Balikpapan (UNIBA) co-hosted The 7th Borneo Studies Network (BSN) Scientific Committee Meeting (SCM) in Balikpapan, Kalimantan on 24th April 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr Joyce Teo Siew Yean, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) of UBD, and Dr Ir Isradi M Zainal, Rector of UNIBA, and attended by guests […]

UBD Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence with Gemilang 40: Gemerlapan Aidilfitri

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) proudly celebrates four decades of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact with its 2025 Hari Raya celebration themed ‘Gemilang 40: Gemerlapan Aidilfitri.’ This milestone event, held at the Bridex Banquet Hall in Jerudong, marks an important chapter in UBD’s journey since its founding in 1985. The day-long celebration is divided into […]

Brunei Borneo Sustainability Summit and Earth Day Panel – A Collaborative Step Toward Sustainability

The Brunei Borneo Sustainability Summit, hosted by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), brought together sustainability experts from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam from 21st to 22nd April 2025.  The summit, held at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre in UBD, provided a vital platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to address key environmental and socio-economic issues […]

Friendship Concert Solidifies Brunei-Vietnam Ties

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Brunei Darussalam, organised the Brunei–Vietnam Friendship Concert at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD on 16th April 2025. Present as the guest of honour was Dr Hazri Haji Kifle, UBD Vice-Chancellor. Also gracing the event was His Excellency Tran Anh […]

UBD Launches InnovFest 2025, Celebrating Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) officially launched Innovation Festival 2025, also known as Innovfest 2025, a four-day innovation and entrepreneurship festival organised by the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor (Industry Engagement & Enterprise Development, IEED). InnovFest 2025 brings together students, researchers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and the public in a shared celebration of bold ideas, collaboration, […]

UBD Claims 2025 Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award in Paris

Paris, France – April 8, 2025 – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been awarded the 2025 Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award during the Babson Collaborative Global Summit, held at Ecole des Dirigeants et des Créateurs d’entreprise (EDC) Paris Business School, France. The award, conferred by Babson College, USA, recognises outstanding initiatives in entrepreneurship education programmes across […]

UBD and Curtin University Malaysia Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Curtin University Malaysia have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen academic and research collaborations between the two institutions. The signing ceremony, held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, marks a significant milestone in fostering cross-border educational and research partnerships in the region. The MoU was signed by Dr Hazri […]

UBD Holds Khatam Al-Quran and Tadabbur Session for Nuzul Al-Quran 1446H

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) marked the occasion of Nuzul Al-Quran 1446H with a Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony and Special Tadabbur Al-Quran at Masjid Universiti, UBD. The event brought together the university community in a spiritually enriching gathering of reflection and unity on Friday, 21st March 2025 (20th Ramadhan 1446H). The ceremony was graced by the Vice-Chancellor […]